Corrections research
TECHBeat, May 2019
Protecting Against Stress and Trauma - NIJ Research for the Real World Seminar
At this Research for the Real World seminar, NIJ brought together law enforcement practitioners and leading researchers in the field of stress to discuss the current research evidence and practical benefits of targeted stress-management interventions and how they can promote officer mental wellness.
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Reflecting on my Time as Director So Far — And Envisioning the Future
NIJ recently celebrated a milestone birthday — 50 years of scientific efforts to advance the field of criminal justice. Now is a great time for us to look back at all that we’ve accomplished. You can read about some of our most groundbreaking research and accomplishments in the 50th Anniversary Issue of the NIJ Journal.
Given all we know, and still don’t know, about...
Leveraging Technology To Enhance Community Supervision: Identifying Needs To Address Current and Emerging Concerns
Guidelines for Conducting Meaningful Research in Local Jails
Options for Conducting Randomized Controlled Trials With Inmates in Local Jails
Protecting Against Stress & Trauma: Research Lessons for Law Enforcement– Defining the Problem
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NIJ-Funded Research Examines What Works for Successful Reentry
Criminal Justice Requirements and Resources Consortium
The Experiences of Men with Substance Use Disorders Exiting Prison at the Height of the Opioid Crisis
Multi-site Randomized Controlled Trial of Comprehensive Trauma Informed Reentry Services for Moderate to High Risk Youth Releasing From State Prisons
Evaluating Reentry Programs Using Data and Science
NIJ Journal Issue No. 253
The Importance of a Holistic Safety, Health, and Wellness Research Program
Identifying At-Risk Officers: Can It Be Done in Corrections?
Identifying Technology Needs and Innovations to Advance Corrections
NIJ Journal Issue No. 278
Reforming New Orleans' Criminal Justice System: The Role of Data and Research
With its criminal justice system in disarray following Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans invited the Vera Institute of Justice to examine the city's court and jail operations. For five years, Vera has been tracking arrest-to-first-appearance time, custodial arrests versus summonses, the granting of pretrial release, and many other decision-making points. Based on analysis of these data, Vera is making policy recommendations to assist with the implementation of new procedures and to ensure performance monitoring.
Director’s Corner: Bringing the Field to NIJ — Introducing the Practitioner-in-Residence Program
As NIJ director, one of my top priorities is to ensure that our work and organization don’t live in an ivory tower. We’re can’t make an impact if our research isn’t tied to the biggest challenges faced by those working in the criminal justice field.
At NIJ, we do everything we can to make our work responsive to the field. Through frequent site visits across...
Homicide in the United States
The 2009 NIJ Conference kicked off with a blue-ribbon panel of leaders with expertise in urban issues as they relate to homicide. These experts will discuss promising approaches that have resulted in reduced violence and community empowerment.
Alternative Sentencing Policies for Drug Offenders
The panel presentations from the 2009 NIJ Conference are based on an NIJ-sponsored evaluation of the effectiveness of Kansas Senate Bill 123, which mandates community-based drug abuse treatment for drug possession by nonviolent offenders in lieu of prison.
Research and Evaluation on Drugs and Crime, FY 2017 Solicitation Webinar
This webinar will provide details and guidance for potential applicants to the National Institute of Justice's Research and Evaluation of Drugs and Crime FY 2017 solicitation. The presenters will discuss the purpose and goals of this funding opportunity and address frequently asked questions. A Q&A session will conclude this webinar.
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Special Technical Committees: How They Are Changing NIJ's Standards Development Process
NIJ has established a new standards development process based on Special Technical Committees whose members include practitioners, scientists, researchers, subject matter experts, staff of test laboratories and major criminal justice stakeholder organizations, and representatives knowledgeable in standards development and conformity assessment. The members collaborate to develop the standard and ensure that practitioner needs are addressed.